Ouray Ice Camp

Our 4-day skills intensive ice climbing camp takes place in the historic town of Ouray, CO. Home to one of the world’s best known ice parks and the largest annual ice festival in the nation (The Ouray Ice Festival), Ouray has become an ice climbing destination for ice enthusiasts across the globe!

Over the course of 4 days participants will be presented with the fundamentals of ice climbing including, but not limited to, the following:
-rope work
-how and where to belay
-basics of ice climbing movement (swinging, kicking, how to “read” ice, etc.)
-setting up anchors for top-rope
-ice protection (how to place and remove ice screws)
-mulit-pitch progressions
-introduction to leading ice & building anchors
-introduction to mixed climbing
-tips on descending routes

Course will be instructed by a Crested Butte Mountain Guides senior staff member. Lodging discounts are available for course participants (please inquire with our office for lodging details).

Ouray Ice Camp Registration

If you have questions about the Ouray Ice Camp or would like to register please contact our office at 970-349--5430 or info@crestedbutteguides.com

Dates & Times

Feb 9-12, 2017

Meet at 8am on day 1; start times for the remaining days will be determined by instructor/participants

Cost

$600 per person

Trip Details

A detailed course itinerary and packing list will be provided upon registration.

All technical gear is included in the camp cost (although we encourage you to bring your own if you have it).

Food, lodging and transportation to/from Ouray are not included in camp cost. Lodging discounts in Ouray are available for camp participants - please inquire with the CBMG office for details